Adoptive Parent Stories

Here is a selection of stories from adoptive parents talking about their experience with AAI. To read the full story, click on the adoptive parent's names. This will open their story in a new window.

Ed and Carrie's Story
"When you first go through infertility, you think
there's nothing like having your own. But if we had,
we would have missed out on this opportunity."
To read the story by Jenny, the birthmother in Ed and Carrie's story, click here.

John and Sarah's Story
"I was actually the coach on the left for Noah's delivery,
and I got to cut the umbilical cord."
To read the story by Mary, the birth mother in John and Sarah's story, click here.

Jack and Elaine's Story
"It's amazing how fast all those ups and downs get behind
you after you've had a couple of months of sleep deprivation
and a couple thousand dirty diapers."

Emily and Frank's Story
"The first time we talked to Josh's birth mother was incredible -
I'll never forget it."

Do you want to learn more?

Check out selected articles for adoptive parents and a list of recommended reading